2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV: everything you need to know
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV continues its momentum this year and now offers more safety functions, including enhanced automatic emergency braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection.
Offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the Equinox EV supports home charging, brings on-board technologies such as semi-autonomous highway driving, and receives new updates to fine-tune its driver-assistance systems.
In short, the 2026 Equinox EV stands out among compact electric SUVs for its extended range, comfortable cabin, and numerous on-board technologies.
Key takeaways
- Up to 513 km of range depending on the chosen trim
- Available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
- Fast charging: 124 km recovered in 10 minutes
First introduced for 2025, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2RS is a compact electric SUV that seats up to five. Comfortable and technologically advanced, it delivers up to 300 horsepower with an efficient 513 km driving range.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV: what's new
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV continues its momentum this year and now offers more safety functions, including enhanced automatic emergency braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection.
Offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the Equinox EV supports home charging, brings on-board technologies such as semi-autonomous highway driving, and receives new updates to fine-tune its driver-assistance systems.
In short, the 2026 Equinox EV stands out among compact electric SUVs for its extended range, comfortable cabin, and numerous on-board technologies.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2RS from $58,253
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2RS looks striking with a sporty, dynamic style, 21-inch rims with an exclusive design, illuminated charging ports, standard black roof rails, and more.
While the 2RS trim features a 17.7-inch touch screen and an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, it also stands out with a colour Head-Up Display, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, and more.
Inside, you get ventilated front seats, memory settings for the driver's seat, and power controls for the front passenger seat. This trim also brings heated rear seats for added comfort during your getaways.
In short, this Chevrolet electric SUV adds additional premium functionalities and upgraded driver-assistance systems.
As for range, the Equinox 2RS can reach up to 513 km in FWD. With the AWD setup, it offers 494 km in range. You will also get 300 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Fast charging with the 2RS will allow you to recover about 124 km in 10 minutes.
It delivers energy savings and a positive environmental impact in the current context.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT from $43,510
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT, also available with FWD or AWD, can travel up to 513 km.
It provides a heated steering wheel, heated seats, and heated rearview mirrors. It offers advanced safety and driver-assistance functions such as HD Surround Vision, intersection assist, lane keep assist, forward collision alert, and more.
This trim is also equipped with a 17.7-inch touch screen, a 6-speaker sound system, Google Assistant integration, and more.
If you need to cover long distances for work or with the family, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2LT is an excellent value.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS from $54,753
The RS trim brings bold lines, a sporty style, and dynamic driving.
It can reach up to 513 km of range and is offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
With this trim, you benefit from Chevrolet safety assist systems as standard and various driver-assistance functions.
Even more, the 2026 Equinox EV RS provides a 17.7-inch touch screen with built-in Google compatibility, comfortable leather seats with Lumbar support, RS badges, black rearview mirrors, 21-inch rims, and more.
All about the design and colours of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
With a bold design and a palette that stretches to as many as 16 body colours, including two-tone treatments, this electric SUV gives you plenty of choice. This means that you can personalize your vehicle based on your needs, goals and preferences.
With an aerodynamic shape, stylized and prominent radiator grille, slim LED headlamps, and taillights spanning the full width of the electric SUV, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 2RS does not go unnoticed.
Inside, the dashboard is attractive and technologically innovative. Comfort is present for everyone, and the cargo capacity of up to 1,620 litres allows the entire family to hop in and load their luggage with ease.
On-board technologies
Among the on-board technologies and driver assistance systems, let’s mention:
- 17.7-inch touch screen
- 8-speaker Bose sound system (available)
- Google Assistant connectivity
- myChevrolet app
- Google Maps navigation system
- Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving
- Traffic sign recognition
- Rear automatic braking
- Trailer hitch guidance
- And more
Pricing and specs sheet: summary
To conclude, here is a quick look at the key characteristics of each trim of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV:
| Specs | LT | RS | 2RS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Compact electric SUV | Compact electric SUV | Compact electric SUV |
| Number of occupants | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD and AWD | FWD and AWD | FWD and AWD |
| Differences between trims | Value | Sporty | Sporty, premium |
| Performance |
FWD: 220 HP/243 lb-ft AWD: 300 HP/354 lb-ft |
FWD: 220 HP/243 lb-ft AWD: 300 HP/354 lb-ft |
FWD: 220 HP/243 lb-ft AWD: 300 HP/354 lb-ft |
| Range |
FWD: 513 km AWD: 494 km |
FWD: 513 km AWD: 494 km |
FWD: 513 km AWD: 494 km |
| Charging time | 124 km / 10 minutes | 124 km / 10 minutes | 124 km / 10 minutes |
| Dealer starting price | $43,510 | $54,753 | $58,253 |
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